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Ball unveils its smallest ever can format
Ball Corporation is adding a 15cl slim can format to its range of beverage packaging options in Europe.
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Vegan on the go
Those that are participating in Veganuary this year – a bit like Dry January, but instead of giving up alcohol for January, it challenges people to adopt veganism for the month – are already more than one week into their pledges.
Lily O’Brien’s to be acquired by Colian Holding
Lily O’Brien’s, an Irish manufacturer of premium chocolate and desserts, has agreed to be acquired by Colian Holding for €40 million.
Flow of innovation
Flow wrapping technology is sealing the future for packaging, writes Peter Miller
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EHL Ingredients foretells top foods for 2018
EHL Ingredients predicts that vegan and gluten-free food ingredients are set to dominate menus and supermarket shelves in 2018 as consumers diversify their eating habits to suit modern lifestyles, diets and fitness, and healthy eating trends.
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Plain packaging threatens industry
Since the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products in some countries, there have been numerous calls for its extension to the food and drink sector, with alcohol, confectionery, savoury snacks and sugary drinks among the categories highlighted as potential targets for plain packaging.
Consumers embrace craft coffee culture
Analysing over 186 million social media posts referencing coffee over the course of two years, Foresight Factory, the consumer analytics company specialising in trends, has identified the key trends of the coffee market for 2017.
Fi Europe bound
I am flying to Frankfurt, Germany today (28 November) for the Fi Europe exhibition, which is running 28-30 November at Messe Frankfurt.
Mintel says Brits are cutting down on yellow fats and edible oils
New research from Mintel reveals that over three in five (62%) Brits who buy butter, spread, oil and fat say they are frying less food at home now compared to a few years ago, while 43% say they are buying fewer bread products and 42% say they are baking less at home.
Innova Market Insights unveils Top Trends for 2018
According to Innova Market Insights, four in ten US and UK consumers have increased their consumption of “healthy foods,” seven in ten want to know and understand ingredients lists, one in five in the US are most influenced by “real” ingredients, and ethical claims on packaging are top of mind.
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Shea-based shortening cuts saturated fats
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe has launched Presdough 270 SB, a shea-based palm oil alternative for use in bakery products.
McLaren invests £3m in Stirling packaging facility
Premium drinks supplier McLaren Packaging has invested £3 million in the construction of a new facility in Stirling, Scotland for subsidiary Blue Box Design, the specialist designer and manufacturer of bespoke presentation boxes for the UK food and drink sectors.
Mackays invests £3.8m in expansion plan
Scotland-based marmalade and jam producer Mackays has announced a £3.8 million expansion plan that it says will see its business premises grow by 50%.
EHL Ingredients takes stock of gluten-free foods
EHL Ingredients has expanded its range of certified gluten-free herbs and spices in response to increasing consumer demand for free from food products.